Advice from successful entrepreneurs
Nolan Fuller, CEO and founder of Training Without Borders, LLC, says, “jumping into entrepreneurship was not an easy decision, but it came down to whether I wanted to experience the pain of hard work or the regret of never trying. For me, regret was not an option, so I made the leap.”
His advice for other new entrepreneurs is to trust the process–develop your blueprint, focus your energy and be consistent.
“Every moment is an opportunity for growth and every thought is a seed that could sprout,” said Fuller. “My journey into entrepreneurship was a natural progression from where I was, where I was prepared to go and where I am happy to be now.”
Founder and CEO of marketing and communications collective Bloomtopia, Gina Richmond, jumped to small business ownership from running a high-stress boutique PR firm as a way to guard her physical health and mental wellness.
“The pandemic shutdown was a wakeup call, forcing me to reassess my priorities and identify what was truly important to me,” said Richmond. “I was ultimately compelled to create a space for myself–and others–that supports a healthy life while also doing work we are passionate about. Since starting my business, my health has dramatically increased and my ‘bad stress’ has dramatically decreased. I wake up excited and energized to build and grow a company that is completely aligned with my values.”
Richmond’s advice when developing a new business is to clearly define your “why,” identifying accountability partners who can help motivate you and establishing clear boundaries to make sure you stay aligned with your core values.
